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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 647.24 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 647.24 and 294.68 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 647.24 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/647.24 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 647.24 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 190,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,728.68/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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